Cody A. Wingler, MD, FAAFP

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Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Bethlehem is hiring!

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our Administrative Assistant position!

To apply, visit us online at CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Careers and follow the instructions below.

June is , and we want to stress the importance of making your health and wellbeing a top priority! As we age, there are health recommendations for the age-group you’re in. Are you between the ages of 40 to 49? If so, Dr. Cody Wingler at Catawba Valley Family Medicine–Bethlehem has some recommendations for you!

If you’re between 40-49, we recommend:
• Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin at least every 2 years
• Blood Pressure Check Yearly
• Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 2 years
• Colorectal Screening, discuss with MD if you are African-American or if you have a family history
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases, both partners should get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual in*******se
• Eye (including Glaucoma Screening if you have family history or if you are African-American) and Ear Exams every 2-4 years
• Dental Exam 1 to 2 times a year
• Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
• Influenza Vaccine annually
• COVID-19 vaccine

“The best advice I can give anyone is that they should never neglect their health. Often men in this age range get so busy in their careers or with their families that they neglect to take care of themselves. It is very important to make time for your health, both physical and mental. Exercising the recommended 150 minutes a week and eating a healthy diet are very important to your health. Also, with the recent change in colon cancer screening guidelines, men need a colonoscopy at 45 instead of 50. Certainly, if you are a man and do not go to the doctor on a regular basis, you may not keep up with cancer screening guidelines and not know this important change,” Dr. Wingler said. “Your 40s is a decade that can either set you up for great health as you age. Continuing healthy habits or replacing bad ones will pay dividends as you get into your golden years.”

Dr. Wingler is accepting new patients! To learn more about becoming a patient at CVFM-Bethlehem, visit us online at CatawbaValleyHealth.com/bethlehem.

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Great news! Starting 4/15/22, my office will be IN-NETWORK with Blue Cross Blue Shield Value plans!!!!

Check out our ad in The Taylorsville Times! So glad to be back serving the citizens in Alexander County!

Office is opening at 1pm today! Be careful out there and keep enjoying the snow!

I am seeing this in the office. Please wear your masks, and get vaccinated if you haven’t yet!

A notice to our community:

Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) is experiencing unprecedented patient volumes in the Emergency Department and hospital. This is largely due to the spike of COVID-19 cases. While you should never delay getting care for a medical emergency, please consider whether your health issue could be treated at your primary care office.

Please note that our Emergency Department is not performing rapid COVID testing for well individuals. Options for testing can be found https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-my-testing-place

Welcome Dr. Wingler to our Bethlehem practice! Now welcoming new patients of all ages.

I’m thankful that as of today, I am no longer restricted in my ability to practice medicine in Taylorsville! This has been a long time coming, but with God’s help and guidance, we have successfully navigated the last year. I’m looking forward to seeing my patient’s friendly faces. I’ll be starting on Monday with orientation at at CVMC, then starting seeing patients at Catawba Valley Family Medicine Bethlehem this coming week! If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 828-495-8226, or click the call now button on my page! We are closed today and tomorrow, but come Monday morning, I’m open for business again!

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People ask…are you going to vaccinate your kids?

Yep. First shot for both today!

Booster shot ✅

Get Vaccinated. If you have questions about the vaccines, shoot me a message!

Pictures and diplomas being hung! Whose ready for the new office?

Just a reminder…I’ll be in practice at Catawba Valley Family Medicine Bethlehem in 79 days!

Just an example from Idaho. Vaccination is not perfect and never will be! BUT look at the difference in cases, hospitalizations and deaths among vaccinated vs not vaccinated!

Who’s ready to come see me???

My new office is scheduling patients starting the first week of December! Call 828-495-8226 to schedule your follow up appointment with me!

It’s been a long time coming, and I know this hasn’t been easy on anyone. You have been very patient patients! Never did I think that I would spend a year away but God knew exactly what his plan would be and we have just been along for the ride. I look forward to seeing you at my new office at Catawba Valley Family Medicine Bethlehem!

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I will be back in practice with Catawba Valley Family Medicine Bethlehem starting November 29th! Mark your calendars…I know mine is!!!

1 doctor for every 4,273 patients in Alexander County and yet some people think it is ok to prevent a young local doctor from practicing here for one year. Thanks WBTV News for putting this out here. I am a local family doctor, born and raised in Taylorsville. I made it my life goal to return back to Taylorsville as a doctor to provide healthcare to my rural community which is considered a federally designated healthcare shortage area. I practiced in Taylorsville for 7 years, and after leaving one job for another in Alexander County, my former employer is enforcing a non compete agreement in my contract to the detriment of my patients and our county. 

https://www.wbtv.com/2021/04/12/how-shortage-doctors-impacts-medical-care-north-carolinas-rural-areas/

How a shortage of doctors impacts medical care in North Carolina’s rural areas This kind of data is why WBTV and the company that owns us - Gray Television - is making a commitment to report on efforts to Bridge the Great Health Divide.